Jumped up asshole.
Frank nods toward the door, dismissing us. I stand up and brush past Theo. He puts his foot out slightly, and I trip, arms flailing as I land on my hands and knees with an “Oomph.”
“Careful, Blakey. Drinking during the day will get you fired.” He chuckles with a wink.
I glare at him as I push myself up, pissed that neither man has offered to help me. Frank looks at me quizzically as I quickly say, “He’s joking.”
“Am I?”
Theo walks out, and I give Frank an apologetic look before chasing after the man who is about to get my very long, very sharp heel up his ass.
“So, what’s the plan here?” I call to his retreating form, his large gait taking up way more room than it should.
Theo’s strides are longer than mine, so I have to make an effort to keep up with him. I’m seriously tempted to take my shoes off and go barefoot for the rest of the day.
Note to self: wear flats tomorrow.
He doesn’t reply, just keeps walking. “Theo,” I say again, but I’m still met with silence. “Will you stop acting like a goddamn baby and talk to me?” I shout. The curious glances from people in the office mean I said it a bit too loudly. I groan and throw my head back.
Great first impression, Blake. You’re off to a great start here.
Theo halts, and I assume he’s taking a deep breath by the way his shoulders move up and down. Then, he addresses the entire room. “Everyone, meet Blake. Our new junior associate. Isn’t she justdelightful?” He rolls his eyes as murmurs sound around me.
He stalks toward me, a dark gleam in his eye, and I have to quell the urge to strangle him. “I’m sorry I turned you down, Blake,” he says low but loud enough for others to hear. “But you need to leave me alone. This little… obsession you have with me is getting out of hand. I’m just not that interested,” he says with an exaggerated sigh.
“Really?” I whisper-yell, my face going bright red from embarrassment. I take a step closer to him, trying to keep this between us. “You’re going to do this in front of everyone?”
His face relaxes into a pout as he takes a step closer. “Look, I said I was sorry, Blake, but you need to understand no means no.” He pats me on the shoulder in a condescending manner. “I get that I’m a handsome man, but please… just stop. It’s not a good look.”
“Oh, I’m sorry, you must have me confused with someone else… I don’t date subpar lawyers who act like children.” I shrug, finally pulling myself together.
“Subpar?” he exclaims, eyes wide and his chest bumping against mine. “You do realize who you’re talking to right now, don’t you?”
I roll my eyes as I crane my neck to look at him. “Yes. Theodore Moore, the biggest man-child known to humankind with an ego to match it.”
“I’d say that hurts, but we both know I’m better than you,” he snaps, all traces of joking aside as he leans down.
“Typical man response,” I drawl, my face inches away from his. “If anyone needs me, I’ll be in my office doing actual work.” I turn on my heel, my heart pounding in my chest at the encounter.
Why did he have to try and embarrass me in front of everyone? And then to get angry with me for saying something he didn’t like?
Working here is going to be more complicated than I thought.
Chapter Six
THEO
Entering my office, I slam the door behind me so hard the glass floor-to-ceiling windows shake, and the sound reverberates throughout the room. I rake a hand down my face, exhausted, and it’s only 11 a.m.
I storm over to my desk and throw myself down in my chair before sliding my phone out of my pocket.
Anyone know how to hide a body?
Caleb
That’s a bit dark for you, Theo. Everything okay?
James
